Obituaries

Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC

Zane Emerson Eargle

Zane Emerson Eargle

Oct 12, 2021

Dr. Zane Emerson Eargle, Sr., passed away on Oct. 12, 2021 after a lengthy and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. He was 86 years old. Zane will be remembered as a man who lived his faith, loved his family, and showed kindness and compassion to others as a true public servant. Born in Waxhaw, NC to the late Joseph...

Ernest  Sidney Austin

Ernest Sidney Austin

Oct 10, 2021

Ernest Sidney Austin Jr., 72, of Indian Trail, NC passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021. He was born in Hendricks County, VA on October 28, 1948, son to the late Ernest Sidney Austin Sr., and Helen Bowes Austin. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Tabitha Austin. A private memorial service will be held at a...

Sue Whitley Preslar

Sue Whitley Preslar

Oct 10, 2021

On October 10, 2021, Mrs. Preslar went home to be with the Lord. Sue was born Anita Sue Whitley on August 26, 1945 to David and Azilee Whitley in Cabarrus County, NC. She was preceded in death by her precious son Whitt in 2011. Having grown up in Charlotte, NC, she graduated from Myers Park High School in 1963...

John Larry Bishop

John Larry Bishop

Oct 9, 2021

Mr. John Larry Bishop, a devoted husband, father and friend passed away Saturday, October 09, 2021 at Atrium Union-Monroe. Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Larry was the son of the late John Baggot Bishop and Mae Dillard Bishop. The family will hold a private service to celebrate the life of Larry Bishop at 2:00 PM, on Monday, October 18,...

Tommy Sherrill Price

Tommy Sherrill Price

Oct 7, 2021

Tommy “Sherrill” Price, 77, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 7, 2021. He was born October 5, 1944 in Union County, son of the late Braxton and Alice Hill Price. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Amy and brothers, David, Rondal and Danny. Sherrill was a veteran of the NC National Guard,...

Catherine Ashley

Catherine Ashley

Oct 7, 2021

Catherine Tucker Ashley 82, of Waxhaw, NC, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021. She was born October 18, 1938 in Guilford County, North Carolina, daughter to the late Charles Hugh Tucker and Elsie Lorraine Pegg Tucker. Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM, Monday, October 11, 2021 at Waxhaw United Methodist Church, 200 McDonald Street, Waxhaw, NC 28173. Burial...

Jeffery Nelson Greene

Jeffery Nelson Greene

Oct 6, 2021

Jeffery “Roe” Nelson Greene, 65, of Stanfield, NC passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021. He was born in Union County on July 28, 1956, son to the late Erastus Greene and Margie McCoy Greene. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Joyce Morgan and Audie Lee Thomas Joplin. Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM on Monday, October...

James  Randy Mullis

James Randy Mullis

Oct 5, 2021

On October 5, 2021, James Randy Mullis of Monroe, North Carolina passed away at 66 Years old. Randy was born in Monroe, North Carolina June 25, 1955 to James Burnsie Mullis and Wife Mary Jo Funderburk Mullis. Randy is survived by his family, wife Susan Winchester Mullis and three sons Robert Mullis with wife Tiffanie, Allen Mullis with wife...

Nathan "Nat" Jewel Greene

Nathan "Nat" Jewel Greene

Oct 3, 2021

Nathan J. Greene made a difference with his life. Nat was born August 15, 1938, the eleventh child of Lonnie Wilson and Jane Hinson Greene. He died peacefully at home in Union County at the age of 83 with his beloved Dot at his side. Having grown up when cotton was king, “Sonny” was proud of the mud between...

Sandra Kay Perez

Sandra Kay Perez

Oct 3, 2021

Sandra Kay Fedor Perez 74 of Monroe NC passed away peacefully at home on Sunday October 3. She is survived by her nephew and niece Tony and Tracey Fedor, one Aunt, one Uncle and several cousins. She will be buried in Lakeland Cemetery beside her husband Jay. There will be no service at this time. The family requests that...

Barbara Ann Eudy

Barbara Ann Eudy

Oct 3, 2021

Barbara Ann Griffin Eudy, 78, of Garden City Beach, SC, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021. She was born in Union County on October 31, 1942. A daughter of the late James Warren and Velma Ross Griffin. She is also preceded in death by her husband, David Lynn Eudy. Funeral services for Barbara will be 2:00 PM Thursday, October...

Ronald Steve Stack

Ronald Steve Stack

Oct 2, 2021

Ronald Steve Stack, 66, of Wingate, NC passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021. A funeral service will be held at 2:00PM, Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Gordon Funeral Service Chapel, 1904 Lancaster Ave, Monroe NC 28112. A visitation will be held before the service 1:00PM-1:45PM at Gordon Funeral Service. Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com Gordon Funeral Service...

Zachary Luke Adams

Zachary Luke Adams

Oct 2, 2021

Zachary “Luke” Adams, 21 of Monroe, NC passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021. He was born in Union County on October 14, 1999. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Jimmy and Inez Adams and maternal grandparents Bruce and Johnlyn Poplin. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Trinity Baptist...

Bruce Tillman Morrison

Bruce Tillman Morrison

Oct 2, 2021

Bruce Tillman Morrison, 78, of Monroe, NC passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 11:00AM, Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Wingate City Cemetery, 3917 USHwy 74 E, Wingate, NC 28174 Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com Gordon Funeral Service and Crematory is caring for the Morrison Family.

Shirley  Mae Cronk

Shirley Mae Cronk

Oct 1, 2021

Shirley Mae Cronk, 82, of Waxhaw, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021 at the home of her son in Lancaster, SC. She was born April 5, 1939 in Wytheville, VA a daughter of the late George Washington and Minnie Dunford Peaks. She is also preceded in death by a son, George Pete King. Funeral services will be private. Shirley...

Johnny  Mack Thompson

Johnny Mack Thompson

Sep 30, 2021

Johnny Mack Thompson, 70, of Monroe, NC, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021. He was born in Union County on August 6, 1951, son to the late Thomas Bryce and Lydia Greene Thompson. He is also preceded in death by his loving wife Eva Medlin Thompson. Funeral services will be held 3:00PM Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Unionville Baptist...

Helen Johnson

Helen Johnson

Sep 30, 2021

Helen Plyler Johnson, 79, of Monroe, NC, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021. She was born in Union County on April 4, 1942 daughter to the late Barnes Heath Plyler and Ola Rogers Plyler. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband James Heyward Johnson, as well as their son Chris Johnson. A graveside service will be...

Sean Martin Sprague

Sean Martin Sprague

Sep 29, 2021

Sean Martin Sprague, 58, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021. He is the son of the late Donald Howard Sprague and Geraldine Ann Koteski. A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM, Sunday October 17, 2021 at Gordon Funeral Chapel, 1904 Lancaster Ave., Monroe, NC 28112. Sean is survived by his life long partner, Alvin Fortner; life long friend....

Everett Andrew Wofford

Everett Andrew Wofford

Sep 29, 2021

Everett Andrew “Andy” Wofford, Jr., 80, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Atrium Health Union in Monroe. Everett “Andy” was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Everett Andrew Wofford, Sr. and Martha Bowen Wofford. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:15AM Friday, October 1, 2021, at Gordon Funeral Service, 1904 Lancaster Ave. Monroe, NC 28112. Funeral service...

Zachary Scott Starnes

Zachary Scott Starnes

Sep 26, 2021

Zachary Scott Starnes, 40, of Waxhaw, NC, went to be with Jesus courageously and peacefully on September 26, 2021. He is the precious son of Rhonda and Keith Starnes and has one brother, Jason Starnes. Zachary touched everyone he met in a special way. The family will receive friends and relatives 6:00PM until 8:00PM, Thursday, September 30, 2021 at...

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